Health Sciences at California State University-Stanislaus

Turlock, CA · Public · Bachelor's Degree · Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General
35 /100
DegreeOutlook Score (Base Case) — assumes in-state tuition
35
Optimistic
35
Base Case
36
Pessimistic
Earnings $36,383/yr (-1% vs median)
AI Risk High (43% exposed)
Job Market Medium (15,700 openings/yr)
ROI 14.5x earnings multiple (5.7x out-of-state)
Ranked #64 of 156 Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences programs Top 50%

How AI Changes the Outlook

Three scenarios based on how aggressively AI disrupts the career paths available to Health Sciences graduates.

Optimistic
No Disruption
Base Case
Gradual AI
Pessimistic
Aggressive AI
10-Year Earnings $451K $453K $436K
Earnings Multiple (In-State) 14.4x 14.5x 13.9x
Earnings Multiple (Out-of-State) 5.7x 5.7x 5.5x
Probability of Field Employment 55% 52% 38%
DegreeOutlook Score 35 35 36

10-Year Earnings Projection

*Year 1 uses actual reported earnings. Scenarios diverge as AI impact compounds over time.

4-Year Tuition, In-State (Sticker)
$31,304
Out-of-state: $78,824 (5.7x ROI)
4-Year Net Price (After Aid)
$22,684
28% less than sticker · See by income
Median Debt at Graduation
$12,415
4.1 months of Year 1 earnings

Program Analysis

At $36,383/yr, Health Sciences graduates from California State University-Stanislaus land near the $36,567 national average — neither a standout nor a red flag.

Every dollar of in-state tuition returns an estimated 14.5x in decade earnings — an exceptional ratio that places this among the highest-ROI Health Sciences programs nationally.

Some AI exposure exists in Health Sciences's typical career paths, with 43% of job tasks potentially affected. The pessimistic scenario still projects solid returns, with a 3% gap from the optimistic case.

The median debt load of $12,415 represents less than half a year of starting salary — among the lightest debt-to-income ratios we track.

At #64 of 156 Health Sciences programs, California State University-Stanislaus scores above the median — competitive but not a standout.

About California State University-Stanislaus

With 97% of applicants admitted, California State University-Stanislaus prioritizes broad access, serving 8,564 students in Turlock, CA. Pell Grant recipients make up 55% of the student body — a marker of economic diversity.

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Top Career Paths

Health education specialists $63,000/yr
Community health workers $51,030/yr
View all 2 career paths with salary ranges and AI risk →

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the DegreeOutlook Score for Health Sciences at California State University-Stanislaus?
A score of 35/100 indicates below-average financial outcomes for Health Sciences. Earnings, ROI, or AI risk factors are pulling the score down.
Will AI replace Health Sciences careers?
With 43% of typical job tasks exposed to AI, this is one of the higher-risk fields. Our pessimistic scenario projects $435,928 in decade earnings vs $451,384 in the optimistic case — a meaningful gap.
Scores use College Scorecard earnings, BLS employment projections, and AI task-exposure research. See full methodology →